Overview
PHSA’s New Grad Program provides new RN/RPN graduates with the opportunity to use their nursing practice skills acquired through education and training and enter into a nursing specialty working in one of pediatrics, child & youth mental health, perinatal, oncology, or adult mental health nursing.

All new employees who are new graduates and hired as a registered nurse (RN) or registered psychiatric nurse (RPN) will be placed into a regular or temporary position, with a minimum 0.7 FTE to full time hours for the first six months of employment.

Nursing shifts are days, evenings, and nights, usually 8 or 12 hours, with shifts varying by unit/department.

Wage: $40.21 – $57.78 per hour

Locations / Opportunities
This posting covers all “New Grad” opportunities for all PHSA locations and facilities. Opportunities for New Grad RN/RPNs are at the following areas/locations:

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Correctional Health Services

Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Coquitlam

Forensic Regional Clinics — Vancouver, Surrey, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna

Red Fish Healing Centre, Coquitlam

Heartwood Centre for Women, Vancouver

Provincial Assessment Centre, Coquitlam

BC Cancer — Regional Cancer Centres: Abbotsford, Kelowna, Prince George, Surrey, Vancouver and Victoria

BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver — Mental Health Programs; Medical Inpatient Unit (T7); Surgical Inpatient Unit (T6); Nursing Resource Team; Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (T8); Emergency department; Emergency department - Mental Health Team; Operating Room – AORN Training (three intakes/year; next intake to be confirmed)

Sunny Hill Health Centre — Acute Rehabilitation Unit

BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre — Families in Recovery (FIR) Unit; Postpartum Unit (Next intake December 2025; applicants accepted from September 1, 2025); Birthing Unit (Next intake September 2025; accepting applicants now)

Postpartum & Birthing Unit Requirements

Completion of BCIT's Perinatal Theory 1 course or equivalent

Current CPR and Newborn Resuscitation Certification (NRP)

Breastfeeding course, minimum 6 hours, in the last 2 years

NICU – Next intake is November 2025

General Requirements





Current adult CPR and/or Newborn Resuscitation Certification

Neonatal Theory 1 from BCIT

Current CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level 1 is required for some positions

Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports

Knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism considerations in BC health care

What You’ll Do

Plan and direct care in accordance with the care plan

Provide nursing assessments, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation related to real or potential health problems

Collect and document patient health care information

Consult with nurses, family members, the interdisciplinary team and other health care professionals

Support patients with psychosocial, life, and personal care skills

Administer medications and monitor patient reactions to treatment and changes in physical and mental status; consult a physician as required

Refer patients to other health care professionals and programs

Maintain accurate computerized and paper records in accordance with established procedures and policies

What You Bring

Have graduated from a nursing program in the last 18 months, and have not previously participated in a New Grad Program with a BC Health Authority

Have provisional or practicing registration as a registered nurse/registered psychiatric nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

For positions with BC Children’s Hospital Operating Room, Emergency Department (Mental Health), Forensic Psychiatric Hospital, Heartwood Centre for Women and the Forensic Regional Clinics: current CPR Training – Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Level 1 is required

For positions with BC Cancer:



current CPR (Level C) certification is required

Commitment to Indigenous awareness and reconciliation obligations per TRC and BC DRIPA

What We Bring
PHSA programs provide care and services through specialized hospitals and centres across BC. PHSA works in partnership with the province's health authorities and health-care professionals to improve access to evidence-informed practice and to promote health and well-being.

Use state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based treatments

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs and opportunities for growth

Access to professional development through in-house training programs (including San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training) and leadership development

Comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan and wellness resources

13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlements

Access to WorkPerks discounts

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Temporary

Job function
Health Care Provider

Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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📌 Registered Nurse(RN)/ Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - New Grad Opportunities
🏢 BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
📍 British Columbia